How student athletes can balance sports and schoolwork – and avoid burnout

For students who choose to pursue competitive sport during their secondary school years, careful attention needs to be paid by parents, teachers and coaches to help them weigh the two commitments of schoolwork and sport effectively.

Get the balance right and student athletes can follow their passion without sacrificing academic responsibilities and other facets of their lives.
“The single most important point is intentional prioritisation,” says Jake Carey, the athletic director at American...